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Safety around the house is more important now more than ever. Read these tips and keep safe.

1. If you are home and suspect you are not alone – stay where you are, close the door, and call 911. Never try to confront the intruder. If you do not feel that you can talk, call 911, and leave the line open. An officer will be able to trace your call and find your address. Do not hang up the phone.

2. It is a good idea to plan an escape route. Know how to get out of your house from every room. Consider windows when doors are a long way away.

3. Designate a meeting place outside of the house (a big tree, the mailbox by the road, etc.). If you do this, you will know when everyone is out of the house in case of an emergency. Practice your escape routes and meeting place with your entire family.

4. If you have an alarm system – use it! Know how to set it and how to use the panic button.

5. Make sure that your house number is easily visible from the street (especially when it is dark). If the rescue team needs to find you, they don’t need to be hunting for your house.

6. Never open the door until you know who is there. If you can, install a peephole.

7. If you are not expecting a package, don’t open the door for delivery people. If you get an expected delivery, get the company’s name, and call them to verify the delivery before opening the door. Keep the door closed while making the call.